E. Kalieva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.5 to 15.9, with at least one match where E. Kalieva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving E. Kalieva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Lew Yan Foon comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning A. Lew Yan Foon has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving A. Lew Yan Foon vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.